Basil B Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Well Happy New Year every one. Well here is this years calendar 21 races, First race starting in less than 12 weeks Formula 1 Grand Prix Date Venue Australia 25/03/18 Melbourne Bahrain 08/04/18 Sakhir China 15/04/18 Shanghai Azerbaijan 29/04/18 Baku Spain 13/05/18 Barcelona Monaco 27/05/18 Monaco Canada 10/06/18 Montreal France 24/06/18 Le Castellet Austria 01/07/18 Spielberg Great Britain 08/07/18 Silverstone Germany 22/07/18 Hockenheim Hungary 29/07/18 Budapest Belgium 26/08/18 Spa-Francorchamps Italy 02/09/18 Monza Singapore 16/09/18 Singapore Russia 30/09/18 Sochi Japan 07/10/18 Suzuka USA 21/10/18 Austin Mexico 28/10/18 Mexico City Brazil 11/11/18 Sao Paulo Abu Dhabi 25/11/18 Yas Marina All teams except Williams have announced their full driver line up F1 2018 driver line-up Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton, Valtteri Bottas Ferrari: Sebastian Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen Red Bull: Daniel Ricciardo, Max Verstappen Force India: Sergio Perez, Esteban Ocon Williams: Lance Stroll, TBA Renault: Nico Hulkenberg, Carlos Sainz Toro Rosso: Pierre Gasly, Brendon Hartley Haas: Romain Grosjean, Kevin Magnussen McLaren: Fernando Alonso, Stoffel Vandoorne Sauber: Marcus Ericsson, Charles Leclerc F1 2018 testing dates February 26-March 1, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona March 6-9, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona May 15-16, Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona July 31-August 1, Hungaroring, Budapest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Aston Martin to produce F1 engines??? Quote Aston Martin has received interest from a handful of Formula 1 teams regarding the possibility of an engine supply for 2021 and beyond, Autosport has learned. The British carmaker, which will become Red Bull's title sponsor in 2018, is keen on F1's next engine rules cycle providing the production and development costs are controlled. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/133721/aston-attracting-interest-from-several-f1-teams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Well the boring races are about to get more boring.http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22273163/formula-one-announces-no-longer-use-grid-girlsWhen Darts announced they wouldn't use the walk on ladies, one lady said that was 60% of her income goneSent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share Posted February 1, 2018 15 hours ago, Mosha said: Well the boring races are about to get more boring.http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22273163/formula-one-announces-no-longer-use-grid-girls When Darts announced they wouldn't use the walk on ladies, one lady said that was 60% of her income gone Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk To be honest lot of them really not that sexy... particularly the Emirates lot ...dress code: underwear for women should be well-fitted white or beige ... nothing sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 All races to start 10 minutes after the hour. No it's not a joke.http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22285255/f1-confirms-tweaks-weekend-schedule-2018Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 To be honest lot of them really not that sexy... particularly the Emirates lot ...dress code: underwear for women should be well-fitted white or beige ... nothing sexy Given how Saudis have Camel Beauty shows, perhaps The Arab races could use Grid Camels.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 2, 2018 Author Share Posted February 2, 2018 8 hours ago, Mosha said: All races to start 10 minutes after the hour. No it's not a joke.http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22285255/f1-confirms-tweaks-weekend-schedule-2018 Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Makes sense, presume if a race runs the full 2 hours there will be racing to get the podium finished 20 mins as most broadcasters will have only allowed a 150min slot, I am worried what is going to come next, the race stopped ever 10 minute for 5 minutes so the broadcasters can run there adds??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 The most obvious is that every grand prix will now start 10 minutes later than usual, to allow broadcasters to build-up to a race if their programming happens to start on the hour. Because the Yanks are not clever enough to start their 'race day' program coverage half an hour (or even an hour) before the race start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 On 02/02/2018 at 8:49 AM, JoePai said: The most obvious is that every grand prix will now start 10 minutes later than usual, to allow broadcasters to build-up to a race if their programming happens to start on the hour. Because the Yanks are not clever enough to start their 'race day' program coverage half an hour (or even an hour) before the race start Bet American Foot Ball will still keep the scantly clad Pom-Pom girls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Confirmed car launches/roll-outs TEAM CHASSIS (POWER UNIT) DATE VENUE Williams FW41 (Mercedes) February 15 London, UK Sauber C37 (Ferrari) February 20 Online Renault R.S.18 (Renault) February 20 Online Ferrari TBC (Ferrari) February 22 Online Mercedes W09 (Mercedes) February 22 Silverstone, UK McLaren MCL33 (Renault) February 23 TBC Toro Rosso STR13 (Honda) February 26 Barcelona, Spain https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2018/2/f1-2018-car-launch-pre-season-testing-schedule.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 Quote Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, together with the FIA, is pleased to announce a new partnership, called Grid Kids, to make the pre-race ceremony more relevant and interesting for fans, especially the younger ones. The joint initiative will involve the local Grand Prix promoter working alongside ASNs – the FIA-recognised national sporting authorities – who will provide a unique opportunity to youngsters and their families to be part of one of the most exclusive and exciting moments of the whole race weekend. The youngsters will be chosen by their motorsport clubs on merit, or by lottery, and will already be competing in karting or junior formulae. The lucky few will then be able to accompany and stand alongside the 20 best drivers in the world on the grid as they prepare for the race. https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/headlines/2018/2/formula-1-and-fia-in-new-grid-kids-partnership.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 The pinnacle of motor sport lol. Talk about blowing your own trumpet.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrska Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 was really boring last year! Hopefully this year will be better, but without the eye candy, and only a bunch of sweaty pit crews to look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 I would not call them "Eye Candy"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrska Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 51 minutes ago, Basil B said: I would not call them "Eye Candy"... They are actually very beautiful. Not every pretty lady has to be in a bikini! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, norrska said: They are actually very beautiful. Not every pretty lady has to be in a bikini! Hope you get an up grade on your next flight ...you just earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 2nd video in this link has a drivers view behind the halo.http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22553415/the-view-halo-bottas-first-laps-mercedes-w09Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 2, 2018 Author Share Posted March 2, 2018 4 days of testing in the dry, the wet ...and the snow. McLaren looks like we may see more tantrums in the garage as it looks like Vandoorne may well be a better driver than his team mate this year. Vandoorne set the 3rd highest speed and managed over 100 laps on day four so looking forward to McLaren finishing a few races this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Driver rips his race suit on halo as he exits car http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22596115/toro-rosso-pierre-gasly-ripped-race-suit-halo Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 1 hour ago, Mosha said: Driver rips his race suit on halo as he exits car http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22596115/toro-rosso-pierre-gasly-ripped-race-suit-halo Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Any other driver have problems? I assume like any PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) there will be resistance to using it by some people. I also assume this device will very from constructor to constructor, and anything goes as long as it conforms to the rule book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 Todt, if Ferrari want to leave F1, up to them.http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/22772639/fia-president-jean-todt-keen-remove-ferrari-veto-2020Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 24, 2018 Author Share Posted March 24, 2018 Melbourne... Drama in Q3 as Bottas crashes out, but Lewis takes his 8th Melbourne poll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Looking st the cars head on, they remind me of the children's cartoon movie. I think it's called Cars. I keep expecting a couple of eyes to appear.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Those of you who are on Twitter, I highly recommend following Sean Kelly aka virtualstatman on twitter. He provides lots of interesting facts and is very active on twitter. For this race, I had to ask the question, what is the probability of winning from 2nd grid position :) I made an website for collection of F1 news feeds (work in progress). If you know some other sources, which provide RSS feeds of F1 news (not mixed with other motorsports) and should be included, please ping me. https://f1sun.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Quick TOP3: HAM-VET-BOT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 Results of Australian GP: VET-HAM-RAI Vettel was extremely lucky with the pit stop during virtual safety car. Toto: Possibly a software problem with the calculation of time difference between Vettel and Hamilton. Bottas was a bit disappointment, but to be fair to him it's quite difficult to overtake on this track. Last year race had only 2 overtakes. This year there were quite a lot more. Mostly due driver mistakes. The F1 fun factor results: The funnies driver won. The second funniest got 4th. Funniest grumpy old man got 3rd and the second funnies GOM got 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 It seems McLaren were right to dump Honda.Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, Mosha said: It seems McLaren were right to dump Honda. That was one interesting point of the race. The downside is that we no longer hear Alonso's sarcastic comments during the race :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 26 minutes ago, Mosha said: It seems McLaren were right to dump Honda. Sent from my iris 505 using Tapatalk Toro Rosso had a bad day... is anyone surprised??? My mum is getting worried about her Honda Jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share Posted March 25, 2018 reports that when Hamilton was pushing hard up behind Vettel fluids were leaking from Vettels car,,, My thoughts... Vettel was pissing himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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